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The Houston Economy

Professional Alternatives

The economic reports for the first quarter of 2015 has shown that economic growth is at the forefront in Houston. In 2014, the Houston metro area was the fastest-growing area in the nation with an economy to match – since 2014, Houston’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by nearly $115 billion. percent, down from 6.5

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The Top Screening and Employment Issues We Faced in 2014

TLNT: The Business of HR

And this point in the year means it’s almost time to close the books on 2014. As the year comes to an end, I’ve spent some time looking back at the legal trends in hiring and employment screening throughout 2014.

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Dallas-Fort Worth Job Outlook

Professional Alternatives

Unemployment Lower than National Average Good news for workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area – not only is the unemployment rate down from 2014 (when comparing May 2014 to May 2015), but it’s 28 percent lower than the national average of 5.3 percent from April 2014 to April 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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3 HR Trends in 2014

Dave's Weekly Thought

It's been an interesting year in the world of Human Resources: The certification debate rages on , talent management is evolving at whiplash pace, generational diversity has created a roller coaster of succession planning and the social space has never been more populated with educated HR advisors. Here come the apps.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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Microsoft cuts some of its DE&I staff

HR Brew

“True systems change work associated with DEI programs everywhere are no longer business critical or smart as they were in 2020,” they wrote, before arguing that all corporate DE&I initiatives are at risk due to conservative political agendas, IGN reported. Microsoft would not disclose how many employees were impacted by the layoffs. “As

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Top Talent Trends of 2014

Intoo USA

In a recent Intoo-sponsored ERE webinar, Nicole Dessain—independent talent expert and consultant at talent.imperative inc. led a talk on the Top 10 Talent Trends of 2014. The talent mismatch has cost the global economy $150 billion , according to a 2014 LinkedIn report. Talent Trend: The Skills Mismatch Paradox.

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